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Held in the month of January-February Every year
The cattle
fair of Nagaur is the second largest in Rajasthan and is
held every year during the month of Magh (January –
February)
 The fair is
renowned for the trading in cows, bullocks, camels and
horses. The bullocks of Nagaur are renowned for their
fleetness and attract a large number of buyers.
Red Chilly
Market is the main attraction and wooden items, iron crafts
and leather accessories are available in abundance during
the fair.
Various games
are organized during this four-day festival. Tug-of-war,
camel races, cock fights etc. provide entertainment to the
tourists and visitors.
As the sun
goes down, a joyous atmosphere is created by the folk
musicians, whose voices echo far and wide across the
tranquil desert sand.
Desert
Festival, Jaisalmer
Held in the months of January-February Every Year, the Desert Festival
exudes a delightful spirit. For three days, the otherwise
barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with
hordes of colourfully dressed people. In fact during these
days, Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its exuberant charm
to the world.
 Some chosen
and cherished moments of the glorious and illustrious past
and affluent culture are on display. The traditional dances
backed by high pitched music take the folk dancers and the
audience on a euphoric trip.
The
turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert contest add a touch
of excitement to the festive celebrations.
The famous
Gair dancers and the traditional fire-dancers leave the
crowds enchanted whenever they perform.
The grand
finale is a trip to the sand dunes where one can enjoy the
pleasure of a camel ride and at times also view the
musicians and dancers performing on the dunes. All
arrangements are made by the Department of Tourism and RTDC.
Nagaur
Cattle Fair & Jaisalmer Desert Festival Tour
Day 01: Nagaur: Arrive
Nagaur and check in at hotel. Later we visit the fair ground
to witness the largest animal trading in Rajasthan where
over 70,000 animals are traded every year. You can see
shearing sheep, bullocks, Marwari horses, and the largest
red chilly market of India. Overnight at tent/hotel.
Day
02: Nagaur: Today we visit
Nagaur Fort, Cenotaph, Temples and Mosques in our first
half-day. After lunch we spend day at the fair ground to
catch more glimpses of the fair. The owners of animals can
be seen wearing colorful turbans and flaunting long
moustaches. We also attend various competitions and cultural
activities. Overnight at tent/hotel.
Day
03: Jodhpur: Continue to
Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at hotel. After lunch we
visit the Royal Meharangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace,
Jaswant Thada, Clock Tower and Sadar Market. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
04: Jodhpur: Today we take a
village safari to Bishnoi’s village who are very well
known conservationist in the world. We also have lunch in
one of the Bishnoi houses. We return to Jodhpur and keep the
some time free for shopping and other personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
05: Jaisalmer: We reach
Jaisalmer by noon and check in at hotel. Later we visit fair
ground to attend its cultural performances and various
competitions & activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day
06: Jaisalmer: After breakfast
we take sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer which covers Golden
Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Havlei, Salim Singh ki
Haveli etc. After lunch we spend our time in exploring the
fair activities of the day. By sunset we make our evening a
lifetime experience over golden sand dunes of Sam with camel
ride. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07: Jaisalmer: At the time of
onward/return journey you will be transferred to
Airport/Railway Station
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